Still no sign of the Honda City facelift, which was announced in Thailand late last year, and which we ran leaked brochure scans of, as well as a video. Presumably, the arrival of the car here has been delayed due to the effects of the severe flooding that hit Thailand last year.
Over in Australia, the car has just been introduced, so the photos give an impression of how it’ll shape up to the eye. Two variants are available there, these being the VTi (in manual and automatic form) and VTi-L, essentially the equivalent of the Thai S and SV grades.
Both variants wear the external cues mentioned in our earlier story – new chrome grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers as well as a new brake light design.
The VTi-L wears the newly-designed 16-inch alloys and adds a master door lock switch on the driver’s side, and aside from the blue-lit speedometer mentioned previously, the City gains aluminum-look treatment for the interior panels and trim, while the audio and climate controls in the VTi-L receive a chrome treatment.
There’s also a new seat fabric, with the VTi-L’s receiving additional blue stitching. Elsewhere, thicker window glass and enhanced floor carpeting has come about to significantly improve cabin quietness.
No changes to the running gear – the 1.5 litre SOHC i-VTEC continues on with 120 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm at 4,800 rpm. Given that the car has now begun selling in Australia, it shouldn’t be too long before we finally get going with it. Well, hopefully that’s the case.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Honda City facelift express disappointment with the minor changes, criticizing the minimal exterior updates like the grille and taillights, and comparing it unfavorably to Proton's models or other competitors. Many feel the facelift looks old-fashioned or uncleish, and some suggest that the car's features, handling, space, and safety are not significantly improved. There is also skepticism about Honda Malaysia's pricing and the value offered, with some commenters favoring other models like the Hyundai Elantra or Ford Fiesta. Overall, the sentiments lean towards dissatisfaction with the new design, seeing it as a surface-level update that does not excite or bring substantial improvements.